CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2015 Chrysler 200 carries the torch of "never buy the 1st year of a new vehicle generation" with pride.
The 2015 model year is the first year of the Chrysler 200's 2nd generation. It has been plagued by problems from the start. Transmission failure at extremely low mileage, many recalls, problems stalling while driving... the list goes on. Maybe Chrysler should have stuck with the 1st generation.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
18 / 12
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,070 miles
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Vehicle transmission does not function correctly. Severe jerking movements upon acceleration and breaking. Vehicle is very unsafe to drive in situations that require left or right hand turns into traffic. Extremely unreliable acceleration! vehicle will lose power in middle of turn with oncoming traffic. Several near misses when attempting to make a left-hand turn in multi-lane highways. Simply put, I do not feel safe driving this vehicle. Dealership has serviced this vehicle multiple times with no resolution. This issue is an everyday occurrence.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. Periodically, the vehicle stalled without warning and the instrument panel failed to illuminate while driving. The contact stated that the failures recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to cerritos Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (located at 18803 studebaker rd, cerritos, ca 90703, (562) 402-5335), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no open recalls under the VIN and referred the contact to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.
While driving at about 25 mph, my car lost power with no warning. All of a sudden, I saw the error message "shift to park to start". when attempting to restart, it hesitated in doing so.
- Cypress, TX, USA
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Vechile showed no warning of over heating remind U this is almost the luxury model 200S.. also emission always comes up with check engine even when I change gas.. also fuel cap isn't always a tight fit even threw mopar pops up as cap loose! have a terrible suspension problem being a sports model with 19inch stock rims very pour design on lower control arm bushings and struts!
Three times in the last two weeks my car has turned off completely while driving. Each time it has happened as I was braking. Took several minutes to get the car re-started and left me stranded dangerously in the middle of the road. There has already been a recall for this exact issue which my car has been serviced for and yet it is still happening.
Car jolts and jerks when changing gears. The transmission is slipping and when driver pushes pedal to accelerate there is a delay and causes a jolt. Driver has to make a complete stop for the transmission to keep up or it jolts. Unsafe on traffic conditions and unable to control jolts and jerks.
This vehicle when I purchased it has been having multiple problems. The transmission has been slipping into neutral while I am driving at least twice a week. I have to pull over cut the vehicle off and re start it. Also there's always issues while I try and start the vehicle. I have taken it to five different mechanics to fix the problem. New alternator, new battery, five different diagnostics made. The extended warranty mentions that I need to bring it to the dealer. Which I have twice. They re set the software which did not fix the problem. It still slips into neutral. Cottman transmission did a diagnostic that I paid for out of pocket. They informed me that this problem and the codes that came up are manufacturing issues. Associated with bad electrical wiring as well as a bad set up for the transmission. Also the same model make and year for this vehicle there was a re call for the same exact problem and code. The extended warranty company covers these problems but told me to bring it to Chrysler to fix. Chrysler has checked my vehicle twice and re set the system for the light to come off. Of coarse the problem was not resolved. Now everyone is still pointing the fingers at each other. This has been going on for over a year. My factory warranty should fix it under the power train warranty also silverrock should fix it under my extended warranty contract. There has been no resolution. I have to consistently take off work to maintainance this car. Please help.
The first incident of the car stalling occurred in a parking lot on 8/18/18, it just shut off while still in gear. I put it in park and restarted it and I was able to continue driving. Later that same day, I was driving home, thankfully on a quiet road. It started to sputter and shut off again while still in gear. Somehow I was able to pull to the shoulder of the road. This time, I could not get it restarted, so I called my roadside assistance who towed the car to the place I purchased it. They changed the spark plugs and said they were oxidized and were probably the cause. I picked up the car on 8/21/18 and it drove ok. The next day, I was driving home and as I turned the corner onto a busier road, it stalled again while still in gear. I could not get it to restart at all. This was quite scary even though I was over as far to the right side of the road as I could be with my hazard lights on. I called roadside assistance again and I received a text that they would be there in less than 45 minutes, and then another stating they would be there in less than 20 minutes. The sheriff that showed up said she wasn't waiting around for 75 minutes and forced me to have my car towed by the county tow company as she said it would be faster. My tow company showed up less than 2 minutes after theirs did, but I was told too bad and they took my car to impound. I had to come up with almost $300 to get my car out and then I called my roadside and they switched me over to Chrysler roadside who was able to tow the car to the nearest Chrysler dealer, where it now sits. I told them I am afraid to drive this car now and I want it fixed. I am thinking it is this is the electrical system recall R24
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While operating the vehicle, the service system air bag massage displayed and the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle would also stall immediately after the engine was started. The vehicle was taken to Jeep all star (11503 St. Charles rock rd., bridgeton, mo) where it was diagnosed that the engine was faultily. The engine was replaced, but the failure continued. The cause of the air bag failure was not remedied. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Driving down highway and car shut off. The dash lights went out but control lights stayed on. Took 3 attempts to start again. 2nd time this has happened.
Takata recall when I received vehicle on February 2017 I was already in mechanical shop by March 16 2017 my car was throwing itself it self into park while driving down the road. My car also stalls when leaving a stop then jolts while going I have had to avoid a lot of accidents because of this. Chrysler fixed the defected power distribution center thinking it would fix stalling but stalling continued. Recently when I got up for work one morning I noticed my passenger air bag light on and took it to the dealership and they said my hornets was deffected
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. When switching the transmission to the park position, the vehicle would jerk. While the engine was idling, the rpms increased and caused a roaring sound from the engine. Also, while driving at speeds above 50 mph, the vehicle would experience unintended acceleration. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The local dealer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 15,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of engine power while driving various speeds. In addition, the check engine and electronic throttle control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as a throttle body failure. The failure was not repaired. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist because the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 44,952. The VIN was not provided.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While driving at unknown speeds, an abnormal clunking noise was heard. Additionally, when the push to start button was pressed, the vehicle failed to start. In addition, the gear shifter was difficult to shift into gear and the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (premier Chrysler Jeep Dodge, 13000 I 10 service rd, new orleans, la 70128, 888-358-9233) where it was diagnosed that the system needed to be reset and the bolts needed to be tightened. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failures recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and did not assist. The failure mileage was 38,193.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the engine had to be replaced three times. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The dealer (central Florida Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, 8675 commodity cir, orlando, fl 32819, (407) 351-9940) stated that the engine indicator illuminated due to a defective battery in the key fob. The manufacturer stated that they would reimburse the contact $800 towards the purchase a new vehicle because of the constant failures with the engine. The manufacturer also opened a case regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.
Takata recall my airbag light keeps coming on after I already took it back to get it fixed at the dealership. My engine won't turn on when it is hot outside, the car takes a long time to excelerate on the city street and highway.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when the push start button was depressed. The contact also stated that the failure occurred two other times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 183,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and failed to shift from neutral. In addition, the brake light, parking brake, and relay switch indicators illuminated. The contact called a local dealer (atlantic Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, 2330-40 us highway 1 S, St augustine, fl 32086, (904) 797-4383) where the contact was informed to have the vehicle towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and referred the contact to the local dealer. The failure mileage was 90,000.
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